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Parette, Howard P.; Anderson, Cindy L. – Special Services in the Schools, 2001
Provides a review of literature related to perceptions of home computers held by various cultural groups. Argues that families vary in their degree of involvement in working with professionals to make decisions about home computers. Describes training as a primary support required by many families to ensure effective implementation of home…
Descriptors: Computer Attitudes, Computer Selection, Cultural Differences, Family Environment
Olsen, Florence – Chronicle of Higher Education, 2002
Discusses how the switch to PCs by administrators at Dartmouth College, a historically Apple-centric campus, highlights the higher education challenges facing the computer company. (EV)
Descriptors: Competition, Computer Selection, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
Huber, Joe – Library Media Connection, 2005
Total cost of ownership (T.C.O.) and return on investment (R.O.I.) are factors to remember when planning technology investment. Additionally questions relating to the purpose of the new technology and the connected hardware and software purchases need to be asked when contemplating purchase of new technology.
Descriptors: Computer Selection, Computers, Ownership, Technology Planning
Tuttle, Harry Grover – MultiMedia Schools, 1997
Describes electronic portfolios and explains their use to relate student work to educational standards, demonstrate wider dimensions of learning, and interconnections with hyperlinks. Other topics include selecting an electronic portfolio program, including lists of vendors; components of electronic portfolios; portfolio management; and hardware…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection, Electronic Text
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Giesecke, Joan R.; McNeil, Beth; Minks, Gina L. B. – Journal of Library Administration, 2000
Defines electronic text centers as tools for digital collection development in the humanities and describes experiences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in developing an electronic text center. Considers staffing, standards for encoding and describing electronic texts, hardware and software selection, and partnerships with the University of…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection, Electronic Text
Bennett, Steve – 1998
On the premise that it is the parents' responsibility to ensure that computer technology enriches their children's lives rather than displaces traditional pursuits, this book provides advice to families regarding computer use at home. The book is designed to help parents set realistic expectations for the role of computers in their children's…
Descriptors: Child Safety, Children, Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection
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Reese, Sam; Davis, Adam – Music Educators Journal, 1998
Addresses obtaining technology for music education by using an approach that keeps people, teaching, and learning at the forefront of education. Highlights the five steps involved: (1) begin with people and purposes; (2) determine how much space you need; (3) select the software; (4) choose hardware for the software; and (5) seek funding. (CMK)
Descriptors: Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection, Educational Facilities, Educational Objectives
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Nieuwenhuysen, Paul – Online & CD-ROM Review, 1997
Explores data transfer speeds obtained with various combinations of hardware and software components through a study of access to the Internet from a notebook computer connected to a local area network based on Ethernet and TCP/IP (transmission control protocol/Internet protocol) network protocols. Upgrading is recommended for higher transfer…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Selection, Computer Software, Internet
Mattison, David – Computers in Libraries, 2002
Discusses commercially available electronic books (e-books) and implications for librarians. Highlights include factors that influence its dissemination and use, including type of library, access methods, and the vendor; copyright; digital rights management; e-book hardware, including PDAs (personal digital assistances); comparing content vendors;…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Selection, Copyrights, Library Materials
Kendall, Diane S.; Marsh, Merle – 2002
This booklet presents questions and answers on everything from how to find out what technology students will need for college to ideas for handling technology emergencies when they are there at college. Information and selected resources are provided under the following questions that head each section: "How do I find out what technology I should…
Descriptors: College Students, Computer Security, Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection
Essex, Christopher; Hallett, Karen – Educational Technology, 2002
Discusses the use of digital video projects for online courses in higher education and presents a list of 10 recommendations for helping faculty with the digital video project development process. Highlights include timelines; funding; planning; knowing the audience; hardware and software choices; evaluation; research; and publicizing the…
Descriptors: Audience Awareness, Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection, Educational Finance
McKinley, Thomas W. – School Business Affairs, 1994
The area of finance should be the first one to be automated or upgraded with computers. After a needs analysis, a computer consultant will work with management to determine a realistic budget that will get the most computing power for the dollars available. Offers 10 tips for working with consultants. (MLF)
Descriptors: Budgeting, Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection, Consultants
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Mitchell, Donald P.; Scigliano, John A. – Internet and Higher Education, 2000
Describes the development of an online learning environment for a visually impaired professional. Topics include physical barriers, intellectual barriers, psychological barriers, and technological barriers; selecting appropriate hardware and software; and combining technologies that include personal computers, Web-based resources, network…
Descriptors: Audiotape Recordings, Computer Networks, Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection
Smith, Mark – Technology & Learning, 2006
For most districts, the dream of arming their students and fellow educators with laptops--perhaps reaching the vaunted status of being a one-to-one school--holds a powerful appeal. Yet whether a district is making that push to get laptops into the hands of each student or simply considering upgrades to mobile carts, districts are facing no…
Descriptors: Computers, Educational Technology, Educational Innovation, Check Lists
Groves, Melissa; Jarnigan, Michele; Eller, Kendra – 1998
This paper describes the integration of computers into two preschool classrooms in the Child Development Laboratories at the University of Tennessee. Before the placement of the computers in fall 1996, conversations with teachers revealed concerns about how best to use the computers. As a result of these discussions, a plan for training and…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Computer Selection, Computer Software Selection, Computer Uses in Education
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